Resolving latent safety threats identified through in situ simulation: a multicentre mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In situ simulation can identify latent safety threats in healthcare, yet there has been limited focus on how these threats are subsequently addressed. Adopting a systematic approach to identifying, reporting, and resolving threats found during in situ simulations could enhance clinical safety and system resilience. This study investigated the resolution of safety threats detected through in situ simulation courses in Aotearoa New Zealand hospitals, aiming to quantify resolution rates and examine factors influencing successful resolution.

Methods

This multicentre study used an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design. We collected data on latent safety threats identified after in situ simulations using a structured reporting tool and assessed their resolution th

SUBMITTER: Weller J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801849 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature